Archive: 8 April 2001
29 articles found
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Natural coenzyme helps reduce wrinkles
Natural coenzyme helps reduce wrinkles JAKARTA (JP): A coenzyme naturally produced by the body called ubiquinone, or Q10, helps reduce wrinkles, caused by premature aging, a scientist says."Human skin cells naturally produce this energizing coenzyme, a substance which is also found in all body...
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Blackout hits Philippine
Blackout hits Philippine MANILA (AFP): A massive power outage hit the densely-populated northern Philippine island of Luzon Saturday, including Metropolitan Manila.Electricity was disrupted at 3:30 am (1930 GMT) following a technical fault at a power plant in Laguna, south of Manila, a spokesman...
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Swiss closes Marcos account
Swiss closes Marcos account MANILA (DPA): Swiss justice authorities have debunked the existence of a US$13.4 billion savings account of deposed Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, saying the account with the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) has been closed, according to a Philippine embassy report.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
ExxonMobil gas field catches fire after rebel attack
ExxonMobil gas field catches fire after rebel attack BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Fire was raging in the early hours of Saturday morning at a natural gas field belonging to U.S. energy giant Exxon Mobil Oil Indonesia (EMOI) after it was allegedly attacked by rebels, reports said here.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
ASEAN to link currency swap to IMF
ASEAN to link currency swap to IMF KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): Overcoming opposition from Malaysia, Southeast Asian countries agreed Saturday that planned currency swap arrangements with China, Japan and South Korea would complement International Monetary Fund programs.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Should Indonesia ban pro boxing?
Should Indonesia ban pro boxing? JAKARTA (JP): The popularity of boxing in the country has catapulted over the last three years, ever since private TV stations began broadcasting weekly matches.Boxing has since become a favorite of sports fans.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Host Indonesia banks on senior players in W. Cup qualifier
Host Indonesia banks on senior players in W. Cup qualifier JAKARTA (JP): With limited preparation time, host Indonesia is relying on its senior players to earn a full three points over the Maldives in the 2002 World Cup soccer prequalifying match at Bung Karno stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta,...
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Oriental delicacy from Gran Melia
Oriental delicacy from Gran Melia JAKARTA (JP): Here is another recipe of Chinese fare that will make your tastebuds dance. This light delicacy is a combination of smooth tofu, tasty prawns and luscious oyster sauce.This meal is best served with warm rice and accompanied with a cup of Chinese tea.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
RI briefs IMF panel on central bank law
RI briefs IMF panel on central bank law JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian officials on Saturday briefed an International Monetary Fund's (IMF) panel on the necessity of amendments to the central bank law, stressing that it should not be a "conditionality" on the disbursement of the next tranche of IMF loans.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Snapshots
SnapshotsPhoto A: DesignerJakArt@2001AWARD WINNING DESIGNERS: Former Minister of Education and Culture Fuad Hasan poses with the winners of the JakArt@2001 design competition, (from left to right) runner up Dedi Koesnandar, third place Felicia Levana, champion Christiawan and the event's chairman...
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
'Wayang Orang Humor' staged amid humorless crisis
'Wayang Orang Humor' staged amid humorless crisisBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): The humor industry in Indonesian television has scaled new heights. The Javanese Wayang Orang Humor has found a niche on state television station TVRI, following the success of traditional ketoprak (Javanese...
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Ijen Crater, a natural attraction
Ijen Crater, a natural attractionBy Singgir Kartana BANYUWANGI, East Java (JP): Banyuwangi, the harbor town at Java's eastern tip, has more to offer than the Gandrung folk dance and fish as the stereotypes have it.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Celebrating Indonesian Women, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until April 21. * Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
It requires a heart of stone to live on obsidian
It requires a heart of stone to live on obsidianBy Kasparman In 1987, a Bandung-based science and technology institute discovered an invaluable deposit of obsidian located close to a small village in Sumatra. Upon the publication of this discovery, businessmen flocked to the village.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Restaurant guide a delicious treat
Restaurant guide a delicious treat Jakarta Good Food Guide 2001; By Laksmi Pamuntjak; Penerbit Djambatan, Jakarta, 2000; Rp 95,000 JAKARTA (JP): After only a few days in my possession, this book already bears the thumb-print smudges and dog-eared pages which denote it as much, much more than the...
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
What makes fans so crazy about stars?
What makes fans so crazy about stars? For many adolescents, particularly young women, their hearts really do belong to singing and movie idols. And sometimes those devoted fans can become fanatics, obsessed with their human idols and whipped up into a frenzy when they get a chance to meet them.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Fans reveal why they are so mad about their idols
Fans reveal why they are so mad about their idols JAKARTA (JP): What fans have to say about their idols and what they feel about them.Tania Pramono (not her real name) a student of a private university in Jakarta.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Some 74 boxers to attend Golden Gloves
Some 74 boxers to attend Golden Gloves SEMARANG (JP): Top national boxers are expected to perform in the Golden Gloves amateur boxing championships at BPLP auditorium here which starts from Sunday to Friday.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Coffin paraded at Saudi embassy
Coffin paraded at Saudi embassy JAKARTA (JP): The Saudi Arabian Embassy got an unexpected and macabre guest on Saturday morning when a coffin containing the remains of slain worker Sringatin was placed at the front gate of the embassy.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
TV stations cautious over fight against cigarette ads
TV stations cautious over fight against cigarette adsBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): Television stations are reacting cautiously over a possible class action lodged by a group of Indonesian foundations, demanding stricter control over broadcasting of cigarette advertisements.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
The difficult journey of Indonesian women
The difficult journey of Indonesian women Indonesian Women: The Journey Continues; Mayling Oey-Gardiner and Carla Bianpoen, editors; Publisher RSPAS Publishing, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies. The Australia National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia; 335pp.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Demanding Gus Dur's resignation
Demanding Gus Dur's resignationFrom Rakyat MerdekaTo demand President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid step down now is unconstitutional, as he is already responding to the first memorandum of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Parents remember daughters killed in a1 fan stampede
Parents remember daughters killed in a1 fan stampedeBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that daughters are closer to their fathers, and that the only man in the world a girl can trust is her father.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
'TPI' runs new quiz from Monday to Friday
'TPI' runs new quiz from Monday to Friday JAKARTA (JP): Local private TV channel TPI has launched a new quiz program Kata Kita (Our Words) targeting mainly housewives.The quiz is aired from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Putu strives to save theater
Putu strives to save theaterBy Yusuf Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Although performing irregularly, Teater Mandiri, a theatrical company set up in 1971, has made it to the present reform era of Gus Dur, which is characterized by social tumult, after safely cruising through Soeharto's repressive New Order...
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Sampit still tense after police killing
Sampit still tense after police killing SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan (JP): Following the death of three of their colleagues in a clash on Friday with locals, members of police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) intensified their street operations in Sampit on Saturday, netting people carrying sharp weapons.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
South Korea leads Indonesia 3-0 in Davis Cup zonal group
South Korea leads Indonesia 3-0 in Davis Cup zonal group JAKARTA (JP): A broken racket string ended Indonesia's fight in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone Group One second round playoff on Saturday and forced the visitor to bow out 3-0 to host South Korea.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
Former comfort woman continues quest for justice
Former comfort woman continues quest for justiceBy Kusrini YOGYAKARTA (JP): Steadfast and unyielding in the face of ordeals -- these are the two qualities one can find in Mardiyem, a former jugun ianfu, or comfort woman, a euphemism for a sex slave during the Japanese occupation.
Sun, 08 Apr 2001
RI secures two Japan Open final tickets
RI secures two Japan Open final tickets JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have secured two final berths at the US$180,000 Japan Open in the men's and mixed doubles while China has claimed two titles in the women's singles and doubles as it created all-Chinese finals in both events.